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RFK Jr., Trump’s HHS pick, interrogated on vaccine views at second confirmation hearing
RFK Jr.'s drug policy under Trump could worsen the overdose crisis, experts warn
RFK Jr. on defensive over his vaccine views as a key confirmation vote hangs in the balance
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RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. survived heroin addiction and says that if confirmed as head of the Department of Health and Human Services, he'll build treatment "farms" to help people recover.
Kennedy’s Plan for the Drug Crisis: A Network of ‘Healing Farms’
The positions of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines and drug companies are well known. His approach to addiction has been far less scrutinized.
RFK Jr. proposed sending addicts to taxpayer-funded ‘wellness farms’ to tackle drug crisis
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaigned for president on a plan to treat addiction by creating “wellness farms” funded by tax revenues from federally legalized marijuana sales.
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A long-awaited update on anxiety and antidepressants
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
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RFK Jr. says he'll fix the overdose crisis. Critics say his plan is risky
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talks about the ... of push God to the peripheries of your life." Kennedy now credits his faith; 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous-style programs, which also have a spiritual ...
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Confirmation process for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for secretary of health and human services
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing for Kennedy on January 29, 2025, and the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee will hold a hearing for Kennedy on January 30, 2025. Kennedy went on to found the Pace University Environmental ...
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The Hearing Confirmed That Kennedy Is Trump’s Kind of Guy
At this point, whether a nominee can explain himself coherently, much less convincingly, may not matter for the votes he needs.
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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Wants Cancer Warnings On Alcoholic Drinks
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been open about his past struggles with heroin and alcohol, and says that he attends Alcoholics Anonymous ...
Opinion: Why Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has captured the attention of everyday moms
The recent Senate confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented a striking scene that would confuse a time traveler from 10 years ago. Democratic lawmakers took turns excoriating a man who once embodied their ideals. Sen. Bernie Sanders, seemingly grasping for gotchas, was reduced to questioning Kennedy about baby clothing merchandise.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.